University of Oklahoma Observatory explained

University of Oklahoma Observatory
Organization:	University of Oklahoma
Location:	Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Coords:	35.2025°N -97.4441°W
Altitude:	372 meters
Telescope1 Name:	Unnamed Telescope
Telescope1 Type:	16-inch reflector

University of Oklahoma Observatory (IAU code H30) is an astronomical observatory. It is located in Norman, Oklahoma on the campus of the University of Oklahoma.Built in 1939, with a 10-inch Newtonian reflector and a smaller 3.5-inch telescope, it was housed in a 16-foot dome atop what was at the time the southernmost building on campus.^[1] In 1995, the original 10-inch telescope was replaced by a 0.4abbr=offNaNabbr=off Meade SCT.

See also

• List of observatories
• Web site: University of Oklahoma Observatory Homepage. University of Oklahoma Observatory . December 15, 2005 .
• Article from Sooner Magazine announcing the observatory's construction

External links

• Oklahoma City Clear sky clock Weather forecasts of observing conditions.

35.2025°N -97.4441°W

Notes and References

1. Book: Hassler, Dr. J.O. . New Observatory . May 1939 . Sooner Magazine.